The Best Physics Tutors in Los Altos, CA

I tutor across an array of physics topics including general physics - both calculus and algebra based, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics at an undergraduate level, as well as high school physics and AP Physics 1, 2, and C (mechanics and electricity and magnetism). I...See Raphael's full profile

My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. As an undergrad I studied astrophysics, culminating in my undergraduate thesis, where I explored the possibility of CPT symmetry violation in cosmology. During my master’s I studied the history of tectonics on...See Matthew's full profile

During my time in high school and college, I have taken 3 years of physics, including high school physics, AP Physics C, and intensive introductory physics in college, receiving an A in each class and a 5 on the AP test. My mechanical engineering bachelor's degree and upcoming aerospace...See Henry's full profile

Hi there! I’m Sreenidhi, and I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. Throughout my education, I’ve nurtured a passion for any and all kinds of mathematics. I have around 3 years of tutoring experience in various math subjects. I’m proficient in...See Sreenidhi's full profile

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...See Lucy's full profile

Besides that, I teach college and high school science courses: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology and Math. I have a degree in Biochemistry from UCLA where I did a research on material chemistry. I have tutored introductory General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Math; however, my...See Kat's full profile

I have worked with students taking honors physics, AP physics, and college physics. I used the principles of physics extensively while I was working as a hardware engineer. Now, as a tutor, I am able to relate real world situations to the material being learned.See Clark's full profile

I am experienced in tutoring high-school and college-level physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics at Stanford and Santa Clara University), in physics test prep (SAT Physics Subject test, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2, (the old AP Physics B), and AP Physics...See Leon's full profile

Perfect 5 scorer on both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics with near-perfect scores on official CollegeBoard practice tests. I break down complex physics concepts into intuitive frameworks that make problem-solving second nature. Through my personalized instruction, students learn to approach...See Theodore's full profile

I have been tutoring physics since 2013See Howard's full profile

While I was completing my undergrad at UC Davis, I tutored algebra-based physics for other college students. Some of my top subjects include thermodynamics, kinematics, force/torque, and electricity and magnetism. I am happy to help my students improve physics understanding through practice problems...See Hannah's full profile

Also, having progressed as a high schooler in the Bay Area, I know firsthand the difficulties of navigating high school examinations including the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. I have achieved exceptional scores on such standardized exams, including: PSAT: 1440, ACT: 35, AP Physics 1: 5, AP Physics 2: 4, AP...See Brandon's full profile

MSc in Physics from IIT Kanpur. MS/Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Arizona I deeply understand scientific principles and their application using various tools. See Anurag's full profile

Hello, I’m a dedicated tutor with a strong background in science and technology, holding a B.S. in Biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Stanford. I specialize in teaching science and mathematics, helping students build a deep understanding of complex concepts. Beyond academics, my love for...See Sean's full profile

I obtained Ph.D. in physics from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and finished postdoc at Caltech.See Mike's full profile

B.S. Physics: U.C. Santa Barbara M.S. Physics (emphasis in Optics): San Diego State University Ph.D. Applied Science (Applied Physics): U.C. Davis (research performed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) Journals and Conferences Co-author of 4 academic journal papers, 3 symposium...See Jeff's full profile

I am a theoretical physicist and have helped with all kinds of physics and math many ap and university students before and currently.See Sotirios's full profile

My approach to physics is grounded in a year teaching high school physics, at both the College-Prep and AP levels. I improved on the existing curriculum for the College-Prep course, and built the AP curriculum from scratch after the teacher I replaced left two weeks into the school year having only prepared...See Donnie's full profile

I am a computer engineer from San Jose, California. I have been tutoring students with engineering and mathematics subjects for more than one year both in person and on Wyzant. I have experience as a software engineer, firmware engineer, and electronics engineer. I have expertise in programming languages such as C,...See Gabriel's full profile

My professional experience at Tesla and SpaceX has given me a strong foundation in the practical applications of engineering, particularly in structural engineering and mechanical systems. This hands-on experience has strengthened my knowledge in key areas of math, physics, and engineering mechanics, which I now...See Erfan's full profile

As a retired Physics Ph.D. from the University of California (SD), I've been tutoring math and physics for over 3 years. My AP Math and Physics students regularly score 5 in SAT AP tests or in the top 5% tiles! I enjoy seeing students' eyes lighting up when I show them how to work out...See Peter's full profile

I have extensive experience tutoring in physics, including high school level physics classes, including regular Physics, Physics Honors, AP Physics I, AP Physics II / AP Physics C, and at the collegiate level. I spent a significant portion of my undergraduate...See Mayank's full profile

I have loved physics, and the teaching of physics, since attending Lowell High School in San Francisco. My undergraduate major at University of California at Berkeley was Physics & Biology. In addition to my experience teaching physics as a grad student at SF State and the University of...See Jeffrey's full profile

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Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.See Ian's full profile